Senate budget would spend big on mental health, criminal justice

Sen. Jane Kitchel, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, responds to Gov. Scott’s budget address. Photo by Mike Dougherty/VTDigger
The Senate Appropriations Committee voted out a budget proposal Wednesday that would make new investments in the state’s mental health and criminal justice systems, while restoring funds to many programs serving vulnerable Vermonters that are facing cuts.
The committee’s budget mirrors much of the decision-making that went into the $5.84 bil